30 Sunday Dinners You Can Make in a Slow Cooker
Updated: Apr. 19, 2021Pop the ingredients in your slow cooker and sit back and relax while you wait for a delicious Sunday supper.
Slow Cooker Short Ribs
These ribs are an easy alternative to traditionally braised short ribs—you don’t need to pay any attention to them once you get them in the slow cooker. —Rebekah Beyer, Sabetha, Kansas
Slow Cooker Enchiladas
As a busy wife and mother of two young sons, I rely on this handy recipe. I layer enchilada ingredients in the slow cooker, turn it on and forget about it. With a bit of spice, these hearty enchiladas are especially nice during the colder months. —Mary Luebbert, Benton, Kansas
Slow Cooker Mac ‘n’ Cheese
This classic casserole is a rich and cheesy meatless main dish. I’ve never met anyone who didn’t ask for second helpings of this slow-cooked mac & cheese. —Bernice Glascoe, Roxboro, North Carolina
Steak Stroganoff
This slow cooker recipe makes a traditional dinner completely fuss-free. Tender sirloin steak with a flavorful gravy is served over noodles for a home-style meal. Your whole family is sure to request it time and again. —Lisa VanEgmond, Annapolis, Illinois
Slow Cooker Pizza Casserole
A comforting casserole with mass appeal is just what you need when cooking for a crowd. For added convenience, it stays warm in a slow cooker. —Virginia Krites, Cridersville, Ohio
Contest-Winning Chicken Cacciatore
My husband and I operate a very busy farm. There are days when there’s just no time left for cooking. It’s really nice to be able to come into the house at night and smell this chicken cacciatore meal simmering—dinner is a simple matter of dishing it up. It’s very easy to make, but it’s also special enough to serve when company comes to call. —Aggie Arnold-Norman, Liberty, Pennsylvania
Chipotle Shredded Beef
This beef is delicious all rolled up in a tortilla, served with corn salsa and eaten as a burrito. You could also serve it over rice or mashed potatoes or in buns. —Darcy Williams, Omaha, Nebraska
Sunday Pot Roast
With the help of a slow cooker, you can prepare a down-home dinner any day of the week, not just on Sundays. The roast turns out tender and savory every time. —Brandy Schaefer, Glen Carbon, Illinois
Hearty Cheese Tortellini
This is an easy, wonderful recipe that is simple enough for an everyday meal but good enough for company. It makes a large amount, so it feeds plenty of people. I serve it with steamed broccoli covered in a cheese sauce and fresh bread.—Christine Eilerts, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches
I like to share this dish at potlucks because it can be made ahead, which I especially appreciate during the busy holiday season. The sweet-and-spicy sauce is always a hit. —Martha Anne Carpenter, Mesa, Arizona
Chili Mac
This recipe has appeared on my menus once a month for more than 40 years—it’s never failed to please. I’ve also turned it into a soup by adding a can of beef broth. —Marie Posavec, Berwyn, Illinois
Mexican Beef-Stuffed Peppers
I grew up eating stuffed peppers and thought my husband would immediately love them as well. He didn’t at first, but then I created this slow-cooked recipe. He loves fajitas and tacos, so I created these peppers with all of his favorite flavors tucked inside. —Nicole Sullivan, Arvada, Colorado
Sausage Pasta Stew
I rely on my slow cooker to prepare this chili-like specialty. It’s packed with turkey sausage, pasta, and vegetables. My gang gobbles it up without realizing they’re eating healthy. —Sarah Bowen of Upland, California
Family Favorite Taco Meat Loaf
Our children think there are three basic food groups—pizza, tacos, and burgers! They like to doctor up slices of this specially seasoned meat loaf with their favorite taco toppings. —Diane Essinger, Findlay, Ohio
Savory Mushroom & Herb Pork Roast
For an extra treat with this moist, tender pork, crisp canned French-fried onion pieces in a dry skillet, then sprinkle over the top just before serving. Round it out with mashed potatoes or fluffy noodles. —Judy Clark, Addison, Michigan
Slow-Roasted Chicken with Vegetables
The aroma of rosemary and garlic is mouthwatering, and this recipe could not be easier. A few minutes of prep and you’ll come home to a delicious dinner. Even a beginner cook could make this and have it turn out perfectly. —Anita Bell, Hermitage, Tennessee
Slow Cooker Beef Vegetable Stew
Come home to warm comfort food! This is based on my mom’s wonderful recipe, though I tweaked it for the slow cooker. Add a sprinkle of Parmesan to each bowl for a nice finishing touch. —Marcella West, Washburn, Illinois
Beef ‘n’ Bean Torta
This zesty dish is a favorite of mine because it has a wonderful Southwestern taste and is easy to prepare. I serve it on nights when we have only a few minutes to eat before running off to meetings or sports events. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
Slow Cooker Turkey Chili
I love this chili recipe because it’s a quick meal to prepare in the morning and a delicious, wholesome dinner to return to in the evening. —Terri Crandall, Gardnerville, Nevada
Meatball Cabbage Rolls
My mother would often have these cabbage rolls simmering in her slow cooker when my family and I arrived at her house for weekend visits. The mouthwatering meatballs tucked inside made these stand out from any other cabbage rolls I’ve tried. —Betty Buckmaster, Muskogee, Oklahoma
Corn Bread-Topped Chicken Chili
After seeing a recipe for a slow cooker chicken potpie, I knew I had to try it. I loved the idea of a no-fuss chicken casserole, but wanted a Southwestern taste. I added peppers, spices and a crust that is more like a corn bread topping. —Nicole Filizetti, Grand Marais, Michigan
